Fueled the learning, nutrition and growth of nearly 14,000 students through school feeding programs

Formed 630 student clubs or committees and nearly 800 parent/teacher school management committees

Provided more than 11,000 individuals with vocational and financial literacy skills training.

Additionally, you distributed over 573,000 high-quality text books and teaching manuals, to more than 800 schools in rural Guinea Bissau, marking a new chapter for over 100,000 school children!

Removing Barriers in Burkina Faso

From limited natural resources to a range of political challenges, Burkina Faso has faced many barriers to development. Among the greatest, perhaps, is the lack of access to education, especially in rural areas. As a result, almost 70% of the country’s population cannot read or write.

Of the country’s nearly 17 million people, almost 60% are under the age of 20. These young people are bright, capable and eager to work, but require the skills that an education provides.

And that’s where your sponsorship comes in.

You invested, now youth take the lead

Your sponsorship has supported market-oriented training for youth who have lacked access to a formal education, but still have huge potential to contribute to the work force and support themselves and their families.

Organize internships and job and trade fairs that have connected hundreds of young people to employers

Offer business start-up kits to new graduates.

The lives you’ve changed

For Dabire, life had never been easy. “You are forced to do any work available and still, sometimes there is not enough to eat.” But after the training program, he feels renewed promise. “The hope I had lost has been reborn.”

Kansie heard about our program and jumped at the chance to enrol. Now she has become an advocate for other unemployed young mothers, helping them to also change their futures for the better.

Since this project began, the number of youth who have passed national testing to receive their certificate of professional qualification has more than quadrupled – meaning even more promising days lie ahead for young graduates in Burkina Faso!

Opening a world of learning

Education has the power to create doors where there once were walls.

On behalf of the many children, youth and families you’re sponsorship is reaching around the world: thank you!

*Projects undertaken with the financial support of the Government of Canada.

About Plan International Canada

Plan International Canada is a member of a global organization dedicated to advancing children’s rights and equality for girls. We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 80 years and are now active in more than 70 countries.

Together, we can create a world where all unleash their full potential.